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Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel, from the publisher
Intrigued by this one since it is critically acclaimed, and a man Booker prize winner if memory serves me right.
Henry VIII is on the throne, but has no heir. Cardinal Wolsey is his chief advisor, charged with securing the divorce the pope refuses to grant. Into this atmosphere of distrust and need comes Thomas Cromwell, first as Wolsey's clerk, and later his successor. Cromwell is a wholly original man: the son of a brutal blacksmith, a political genius, a briber, a charmer, a bully, a man with a delicate and deadly expertise in manipulating people and events.
Not Quite a Husband by Sheri Thomas, from RomanticCrushJunkies
Their marriage lasted only slightly longer than the honeymoon—to no one’s surprise, not even Bryony Asquith's. A man as talented, handsome, and sought after by society as Leo Marsden couldn't possibly want to spend his entire life with a woman who rebelled against propriety by becoming a doctor. Why, then, three years after their annulment and half a world away, does he track her down at her clinic in the remotest corner of India?What did you get?
i hate to admit it, but i'm a sci fi freak.. but will read anything lol
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Hi B!
ReplyDeleteTheses look good!!! Can't wait to hear your thoughts!
Dottie :)
Tell me my dear, who is the artist behind the painting above? It's brilliant. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSimone
Wolf Hall sounds really good!! and the other looks steamy!! Enjoy :)
ReplyDeleteWell I don't know much about the first one, but I have seen Not Quite A Husband around. And I am not sure why I have not picked it up yet. I hate that books scream at me when I go to the store and I get lost at which one to buy! lol!!
ReplyDeleteI hope you had a great cuddly kinda of weekend honey!
Mandi,
ReplyDeleteI used to be a fantasy freak, but I always did love everything too.
Hi Dottie,
I am very excited about the first one, I am hoping for some excellent language. Cos nothing makes me write a review like excellent language,
Simone,
Oh now, who was it!...*checks*
I had the name :)
Eleanor Fortescue Brickdale-The Uninvited Guest
Staci,
I know, just look at that steamy cover!
And I hear such great things about Wolf Hall.
Cecile,
Hoping for some good writing on teh first one, I have this thing for great writing :)
But yes the 2nd one, yummy. It sure is a screaming book, buy me, buy me.
Thanks Cecile, not too cuddly sadly, there was a lot of going back and forth and trying to buy a new car
Hmm. That romance interests me! Becos I live in India!
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An interesting mix! and why did he track her down in India? Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteHere's mine
Very different books in your mailbox this week. LOL! I love that and would totally read both of them.
ReplyDeleteYou always have a nice selection of books in your mailbox B!
ReplyDeleteThe cover on that Sherry Thomas book is lovely.
Enjoy!
L
Wolf Hall should be a good one!
ReplyDeleteGautami,
ReplyDeleteI get that, I would sure love to read a romance set here.
Snowbell,
Well I guess I will find out after I have read the book :) I hope it's good.
Kristen,
I do love to get totally different books and these two sure are. it will be fun
Lea,
I do try my best lol.
I know, such a stunning cover, I love that about the book.
Bermudaonion,
I do think so, everyone raves about it
Oh Sherry Thomas, somehow I think you'll enjoy yourself with that one!!
ReplyDeleteWolf Hall does look interesting. Will look forward to your review!
ReplyDeleteWolf Hall sounds like a book I'd like to read. Happy reading this week.
ReplyDeleteOooh...enjoy your books!!
ReplyDeleteThat romance looks really good! I'm really wanting to curl up with a good romance today. :)
ReplyDeleteHere's my Mailbox! ~ Wendi
Not Quite a Husband sounds fun. Enjoy them both!
ReplyDeleteI think they both sound good!
ReplyDeleteI like the sound of both your books, Wolf Hall especially! Happy reading :-)
ReplyDeleteleontine,
ReplyDeleteOh is that a promise :)
I sure hope so.
DC,
I have high hopes for this one so I sure hope it's good.
Serena,
I hear great things about it. I am sure it will be a good read.
Thanks Missy
Wendi,
I would sure like to do that too, with a cup of tea and a blanket and this romance.
Thanks Carol,
I sure will
mary,
They sure do
Teddyree
Thanks, I am hoping for some great reading
Looks like some great selections! :)
ReplyDeleteDon't you just LOVE mailboxes :) Happy reading to you, it looks as though you have some good ones there!
ReplyDeleteKrista,
ReplyDeleteOh yes I adore mailboxes :D Maybe that is why I love writing letters cos then I get letters back yay. Of course getting books is the best